Matthew Judon never had a touchdown in the nine seasons he’s been in the NFL.
That changed on Sunday.
The Falcons linebacker intercepted Drew Lock and ran it back to the end zone in third quarter of Atlanta’s eventual 34-7 win over the New York Giants. It was Judon’s first ever score and it was made even more special because his son, Roman, was in attendance for the first time.
“This the first game thatIi actually played on my son here. So that was good,” Judon told reporters after the game. “When you play this game, you’re kind of looked up to as heroes to many people. I’m a superhero to him and so with him being here, it’s just all the all the better.”
It was a good day for Atlanta’s defense. Safety Jessie Bates III also had a pick-6 and the defense as a whole allowed the Giants to score just seven points. After 10 sacks as a unit in their first 11 games, they’ve amassed 16 in their last four.
“We’re working hard,” Judon said. “When it pays off, that does feel good.”
Judon, who was traded to the Falcons from the New England Patriots prior to the season, is having a strong first year in Atlanta. with 4.5 sacks and 20 solo tackles.
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